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Real dishes, real places, no passport required.

I recreate the dishes I've tasted and fallen in love with in every place I've lived, starting with Germany. Every recipe comes with the real story, the testing it took to get right, and the swaps you'll need to make it at home, wherever you are.

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Here are a few things I think are worth it in my k

Here are a few things I think are worth it in my kitchen here in Germany and they might be worth it for you too!

1. Micorplane grater
2. Cookbooks (listed: Susana Villasuso, Sobremesa: Tasty Mexican Recipes to Spice up Your Kitchen & Natasha Feldman, The Dinner Party Project: A No-Stress Guide to Food with Friends & Food And Wine’s Annual Cookbook, 2014)
3. Aprons (I spill A lot)
4. Kitchen scissors for food
5. Ice cream maker
6. Honorable mention: Stainless steel mixing bowls
7. Honorable mention: a Dutch oven

For a list of links to my favorite things, check out my bio.

#worththemoney #kitchen #livingingermany #homechefs

A year ago I made these blueberry muffins for my s

A year ago I made these blueberry muffins for my son’s birthday… but I made them with American butter. 
Now that I’ve lived in Germany long enough to know my grocery routine (and my favorite butter from @rewe ), I had to redo the recipe with all German ingredients and test what actually changes. 
Today’s 5‑min skill: butter fat content. Same recipe. Different butter. And the crumb tells the truth. 
If you’ve ever felt that moment where a place finally starts to feel like home, when you realize you don’t even have to think in the butter aisle anymore, this one’s for you. 
Full recipe is on the blog (link in bio). 
Have you noticed a difference when you bake with local ingredients where you live? 
Ingredients
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 2 teaspoons baking powder
* ¼ teaspoon of salt
* 1 stick of unsalted butter melted and cooled
* ½ buttermilk
* ¾ cup of granulated sugar
* ¼ cup dark brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
* 2 large eggs
* 1 ½ cups blueberries

#localingredients #germany #baking #bluberrymuffins #recipe

When I flew home to Colorado this summer, I had on

When I flew home to Colorado this summer, I had one mission: turn my mom’s house into a little café for our family and friends. 
I’ve always loved how food has a way of slowing everyone down. It gives us an excuse to gather around the table, try something new, share family favorites, and create memories that stick long after the last plate has been cleared. 
Some recipes were tried and true family classics. While others were new experiments.   A few came from Costco (because not everything has to be homemade 😄). And, of course, I rated everything just for fun. 
Looking back, my favorite part wasn’t any single dish, it was watching everyone enjoy the experience together. 
If you could only order ONE item from My Sunday Café, what would it be?  
(And yes... the strawberry matcha latte really was a 100/10. 🍓🍵)

#CafeFood #PartyInspiration #Hosting

We are in Colorado for a mini vacation to visit fa

We are in Colorado for a mini vacation to visit family. And yes, I am still packing lunch (for me and Gideon this time).

Today’s Menu:  *Ground beef with cheese
*Lavash Flatbread
*Croissant
*Arugula
*Cherry Tomatoes
*Pink Lady Apple

Packed in my @lunchbots box and Gideon’s @bentgo

#LifeInGermany #EasyLunchIdeas #ToddlerLunchIdeas #ToddlerLunch

I think I have finally perfected this blueberry mu

I think I have finally perfected this blueberry muffin recipe, and I had to share it with you!

These homemade blueberry muffins are perfect for breakfast ideas, lunchbox additions, or easy meal prep recipes to keep on hand throughout the week.

Baking from scratch can seem intimidating at first, but with a little practice and a bit of passion, you’ll be surprised by what you can create.

There’s something so satisfying about pulling a tray of golden muffins out of the oven and knowing you made them yourself.

I love that this recipe has officially earned a spot in my family’s recipe collection. It’s one of those recipes I find myself making again and again because everyone enjoys it, and they never seem to last very long.

🫐 Check out my blog for the full recipe and save this for your next baking day!

#BakingInspiration #SnackIdeas #ToddlerMealIdeas #MuffinRecipe

A super quick and light lunch packing recap for my

A super quick and light lunch packing recap for my toddler who goes to German kindergarten ❤️. Have a wonderful weekend!

On the menu:
Veggie pasta
Falafel
Energy Ball
Strawberry

Lunchbox: @OmieLife

#LifeInGermany #EasyLunchIdeas #ToddlerLunchIdeas #ToddlerLunchBox

After putting this post together, I realize I cook

After putting this post together, I realize I cook and bake a lot! And it’s pretty surprising but it has been a lot of fun. What should I make next?

I have a recipe for a few of these dishes and meals on the blog already, but if there is something else you’d like a recipe for feel free to ask!

#GermanKitchenStories #LifeInGermany #LivingAbroad #MealIdeas #BakingInspiration

Pack lunch with me for my toddler who attend kinde

Pack lunch with me for my toddler who attend kindergarten in Germany!

Today’s Menu:
* Sourdough Pizza
* Seaweed
* Cucumbers with tan
* Snack pack with: Cookies/crackers and Nutella, apple sauce, clementines, and cashews

Lunchbox: @OmieLife

#LifeInGermany #LunchPacking #ToddlerLunchIdeas #ToddlerLunchBox

I found tortillas at my local German grocery store

I found tortillas at my local German grocery store so, we are making tacos together!

Ingredients for my marinated tacos:
4 garlic cloves
1/4-1/2 cup of cilantro
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
Flank steak or beef of your choice - would make a good chicken or fish marinade too!
Toppings of your choice

#livingingermany #internationalfoodideas #dinnerrecipes

I got a comment saying it would be good for my chi

I got a comment saying it would be good for my child and me to learn German by speaking with each other, and I am definitely trying to do that more! Thank you fo the suggestion and for all of your supportive comments on my last video.

Today’s Menu

Gluten Free @Barilla Pizza Pasta (I know, I’m in a pasta rut)
Cucumbers
Blood orange
Mango coconut overnight oats
Unsalted cashews
Blueberries

Lunchbox: @OmieLife

#LifeInGermany #LunchPacking #ToddlerLunchIdeas #ToddlerLunchBox

Lunchbox 05

I’m so glad today’s lunch wasn’t a complete fail 😂 💪.

Today’s menu:
Pasta with red sauce
Carrot sticks
Pineapple and blueberry cup
Lemon white chocolate square from @rittersport

Lunchbox: @OmieLife

#LifeInGermany LunchPacking ToddlerLunchIdeas ToddlerLunchBox

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